It matters if your government operates in an open and transparent manner. The reason is simple: you do not do certain things when people are watching that you might do if they are not. Picking one’s nose comes to mind as an … Continue reading
Voting overwhelmingly to support curbside recycling in 2007, the public passed a ballot, by nearly a 70 % margin, that “set a rate to provide required weekly curbside service”. Norman’s Charter was amended by a popular referendum to necessitate voter … Continue reading
It seems we just finished the state and national elections and here we are talking about the Spring elections for Norman City Council. Yet these elections in many ways will have a greater effect on you and your family than … Continue reading
I am looking forward to the recycle day event at Norman Regional this morning at 9 AM. We will be at the Porter Campus in the parking lot just North of Sonic. There will be free shredding until noon. I … Continue reading
The Norman City Council passed a Bullying Prevention Proclamation last Tuesday night. The Norman Police Department is working closely with the Norman Public Schools, parent groups and churches to come together as a community-wide effort to prevent bullying. This is … Continue reading
On November 1, 2012, the amended Oklahoma Self Defense Act (SDA) takes effect, which will permit citizens licensed under the SDA to carry authorized firearms in plain view. By adopting this measure, Oklahoma joins 24 other states with similar laws. … Continue reading
A public meeting will be held Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 201 W. Gray, Norman, Oklahoma. This meeting will be the second in a series of public meetings to provide the … Continue reading
There will be a meeting of the Parks board to decide how to use the the released funds from the Charter Election last year. The first project was Monroe Park, which is almost complete but there are other parks that … Continue reading
The City of Norman’s Emergency Management Division and local preparedness partners are coming to Sooner Mall to promote COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS. On September 15, 2012 the citizens of Norman and the surrounding communities will have the opportunity to visit with local … Continue reading
Once again Norman voters step up to the plate and supported community needs by a 61.4% yes vote. Thank you!
